CRAFT INSTRUCTORS TRAINING SCHEME (CITS)

CRAFT INSTRUCTORS TRAINING SCHEME (CITS)
Trades offered :i)
Electrician
ii)
Wireman
iii)
Fitter
iv)
Turner
v)
Machinist
vi)
Electronic Mechanic
vii)
Motor Mechanic Vehicle.
viii)
Welding
Programme structure :
It is of one year duration conducted on Semester basis as below:
i)
SEMESTER – I
-
06 Months
The following modules are covered
a) Trade Technology-I (Comprising of Basic components of trade practice and theory)
b) Engineering Technology (Comprising of Workshop Calculations & Science and Engg. Drawing)
ii)
SEMESTER – II
-
06 Months
The following modules are covered
a) Trade Technology-II (Comprising of Advanced components of trade practice and theory)
b) Training Methodology (Comprising of Teaching Practice and Principles of Teaching)
Start of session:
1st August of every year and 1st Feb of every year
How to Apply :
Admissions to the above trades are through All India Common Entrance Examination. Applications for the same
are invited through the advertisement in Employment News / regional newspapers during the month of June/Dec
of every year.
Entrance Examination Fees – Rs. 300/- for General Category and Rs. 100/- for SC / ST candidates
Eligibility for Admission
NCVT certificate in the relevant trade or Diploma / Degree from a recognized Board of Technical Education /
University or Equivalent. Preference will be given to the candidates deputed by Govt. / Pvt. ITIs.
However, private candidates meeting the above requisites are also considered for admission subject to the
availability of seats, on order or merit.
Age limit :
Minimum 18 years, No upper age limit
Admission & Award of Certificate
Candidates can enroll for the above programmes in different spells or in continuation of each module as per their
convenience.
A candidate has to secure 60 % Sessional marks in Theory and Practicals and also have a minimum of 80 %
attendance. On possessing the above requisites, candidates will be allowed to appear for the final examination
conducted by NCVT, New Delhi in Jan / July every year. On passing the prescribed exam in each semester, trainees
will be awarded the Instructor training Certificate from NCVT in a convocation ceremony.